NJ Suburbs vs. New Affordable Housing Goals

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has released its calculations outlining the municipal affordable housing obligations mandated by a law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in March. These calculations have drawn a mixed response from New Jersey officials: advocates view it as a vital step to address the state’s affordability crisis, while some municipalities have sued the state, arguing the mandate is unconstitutional. NJ Spotlight News Senior Correspondent Brenda Flanagan interviews Fair Share Housing Center’s Josh Bauers, Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali, State Senator Holly Schepisi, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to explore the varied perspectives on this round of obligations.